CN102395297B - Including the backrest being combined together and the seat back strengthening composite bed - Google Patents
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Abstract
A kind of seat back, including the backrest being formed by the first polymeric material, is used for supporting passenger.The bracket being formed by the material different from the first polymeric material of backrest is fixed to backrest to couple seat cushion.Strengthen composite bed be attached to backrest and formed by the second polymeric material and a plurality of fiber being inlaid in described second polymeric material.First polymeric material and the bracket of backrest are mechanically engaged, and do not have bond vitrified between first polymeric material and described bracket of described backrest.First polymeric material of backrest is melt bonded to strengthen the second polymeric material of composite bed, thus is combined together backrest, bracket and enhancing composite bed.
Description
Cross-Reference to Related Applications
The U.S. Provisional Patent Application of patent application claims submission on March 2nd, 2009
NO.61/208, the priority of 915 and ownership equity, described patent application NO.61/208,915
Entire disclosure be incorporated by reference especially in the application.
Background of invention
1. technical field
After present disclosure relates generally to the seat of a kind of application seat-assembly in a vehicle
The back of the body.
2. background technology
Seat-assembly for the vehicles includes: seat cushion, and described seat cushion extends generally horizontally；
And seat back, described seat back generally vertically extends from seat cushion, is used for supporting passenger.
Metal bracket is fixed by bolt, welds or other methods are attached to seat back and seat cushion,
So that seat back is connected to seat cushion.Seat back typically comprises metal framework and covers gold
Belong to the wadding of framework.Metal bracket and metal framework must sufficiently thick, firm, not flexible,
And it is reasonable in design so that described metal bracket and described metal framework are appropriately attached to traffic
Instrument and be fully supported the power being applied on seat back by passenger, and touched by required
Hit test.In addition, in order in the passenger sitting in seat-assembly and the vehicles
Other passengers provide sufficiently buffering, and the wadding covering metal framework is typically thicker and heavy.
In current vehicles market, especially automobile market, it is disadvantageous for increasing weight,
Among other reasons, this be primarily due to this will reduce vehicle fuel economy.Due to
The heavier weight of the various metal materials being suitable for application in the vehicles, so metal framework
Weight relatively heavy and be therefore disadvantageous.In addition, owing to connecting seat back
Form to the bracket self of seat cushion by metal construction, so bracket is relatively heavy.But, due to
The intensity of metal, so seat back framework in the seat-assembly of current popular and bracket
In design, metal is typically first-selected material, in order to seat-assembly can be fully supported passenger.
Another key factor in current vehicle market be the vehicles there is aesthetic feeling
Outward appearance and sense of touch.The especially internal part of the vehicles, because internal part is often seen
Arrive, and the passenger of the vehicles usually contacts with described internal part.Gratifying tool
Artistic outward appearance not only allows passenger satisfied, and delivers a kind of high-quality and luxurious sense
Feel.But, metal framework and metal bracket that seat back is connected to seat cushion are thick and heavy.
This kind of thicker construction of framework and bracket is typically used in provides enough intensity, but but drops
The low aesthetic appearance of seat back, and with passenger vehicle interior pursue streamlined outside
The contemporary trend of type is inconsistent.And, the thickness of the wadding of many front seat back and heaviness
Being not only low-quality and be the sensation of dated technology of outward appearance transmission.But, owing to knowing lining
Material and ability that is with low cost and that there is abundant concealed metal framework and do not seen by passenger,
So so thick and heavy wadding is widely used on the vehicles.
Advantageously a kind of seat-assembly of exploitation, described seat-assembly have lighter weight and
There is the streamlined and artistic outward appearance of gratifying tool, meanwhile also have enough strong
Degree is to be fully supported passenger.
Content of the invention and beneficial effect
A kind of seat back, including backrest, described backrest is formed by the first polymeric material, is used for
Support passenger.Bracket is fixed to backrest to be attached to seat cushion, and described bracket is by being different from
Second material of the first polymeric material of backrest is formed.Strengthen composite bed and be connected to backrest, and
Formed by the second polymeric material and a plurality of fiber being inlaid in described second polymeric material.Bracket
Overmolded by the first polymeric material, and the first polymeric material is melt bonded to strengthen compound
Second polymeric material of layer so that backrest, bracket and enhancing composite bed are combined together.
Additionally, a kind of method forming seat back, described seat back includes: gathered by first
The backrest that condensation material is formed；By the second polymeric material and being inlaid in described second polymeric material
A plurality of fibroplastic enhancing composite bed；And bracket, described method includes putting enhancing composite bed
Put in mould.Described method also includes being placed into bracket making bracket adjoin enhancing in mould
Composite bed, and the first polymeric material is heated to molten condition.Described method also includes locating
It is incorporated in mould in the first polymeric material of molten condition, make described first polymeric material increase
Strengthen composite bed between composite bed and bracket and with described by force and described bracket contact, in order to
Make described first polymeric material and the second polymeric material bond vitrified strengthening composite bed, and make
Obtain described first polymeric material and be mechanically engaged bracket.
The seat being formed by the combination of the first polymeric material of backrest, enhancing composite bed and bracket
Chair back has thin and fairshaped outward appearance, and described outward appearance makes passenger obtain pleasure aesthetically.
In addition, backrest the first polymeric material, strengthen composite bed and bracket and strengthen each other, with
Just provide enough intensity to support passenger.In addition, the first polymeric material and enhancing are compound
Layer relative lightweight, thus advantageously reduce the weight of seat-assembly.
Brief description
When considered in conjunction with the drawings, by referring to described in detail below, other of the present invention
Advantage will be easy to understand, and meanwhile also will be better understood when.Wherein:
Fig. 1 is the perspective view of seat-assembly, and described seat-assembly includes seat cushion and seat back,
Described seat back includes backrest and is installed to the seat cushion of described backrest；
Fig. 2 is the perspective view at the back side of the seat back not having seat cushion；
Fig. 3 is the exploded view of the seat back including backrest, enhancing composite bed and bracket；
Fig. 4 is the sectional view of the seat back along the lines 4-4 in Fig. 2；
Fig. 5 is the perspective view of the bracket before being combined together with backrest；
Fig. 6 is the perspective view of the enhancing composite bed before being combined together with backrest；
Fig. 7 A is the exploded view of the embodiment strengthening composite bed；
Fig. 7 B is the exploded view of another embodiment strengthening composite bed；
Fig. 7 C is the exploded view of another embodiment strengthening composite bed；
Fig. 8 is the perspective view for forming the preforming tool strengthening composite bed；With
Fig. 9 is the sectional view of the mould for forming backrest.
Detailed description of the invention
Referring to the drawings, wherein, in all views, identical reference indicates identical zero
Part, seat-assembly integrally illustrates with 20.With reference to Fig. 1, seat-assembly 20 includes: seat cushion
22, described seat cushion 22 extends generally horizontally；With seat back 24, described seat back 24
Generally vertically extend to support passenger's (not shown) from seat cushion 22.Seat-assembly 20 is arranged
(not shown) in the vehicles of automobile, aircraft, train, ship etc..
As shown in Figure 2, seat back 24 includes backrest 26.As described further below
Like that, wadding 28 can be installed at the front side 30 of backrest 26, and rear side 32 allusion quotation of backrest
It is not covered with type.With reference to Fig. 3, backrest 26 is connected to bracket 34, described bracket 34 quilt
It is attached to seat bottom 22, and strengthen composite bed 36 and be connected to backrest 26 to strengthen backrest
26。
With reference to Fig. 4, and as set forth further below, the 26th, backrest strengthens composite bed
36 and bracket 34 be together with each other to form single global facility.In other words,
Strengthen composite bed 36 and bracket 34 be all installed to backrest 26 to form single part, i.e.
Couple in firm and generally permanent mode.It should be appreciated that just to explanation and
The purpose that illustrates and show enhancing composite bed 36 and bracket 34 with exploded view in figure 3, real
On border, after seat back 24 is formed, backrest the 26th, enhanced composite bed 36 and bracket
34 is inseparable.
Referring again to Fig. 3, backrest 26 is formed by polymeric material, for the purpose identifying, described
Polymeric material is hereinafter referred to as the first polymeric material 38.Typically, the first polymeric material 38
It is thermoplastic, and under any circumstance, described first polymeric material 38 can be heated
To state that is pliable and tough or that melt to shape.For example, the first polymeric material 38 can be noted
Penetrate shaping, in order to described first polymeric material 38 can be molded into various construction and shape.As
As set forth further below, no matter injection moulding or other methods, the first of backrest 26
Polymeric material 38 is overmolded bracket 34 and strengthens on composite bed 36 so that the first polymerization
Material 38 is combined together with bracket 34 and enhancing composite bed 36.
In the injection molding embodiment of the first polymeric material 38, the first polymeric material 38 allusion quotation
Being such type, described type produces by netted produced by injection moulding type
(net-shaped) product, i.e. complete when removing from mould 40.In other words, backrest
First polymeric material 38 of 26 does not needs secondary finishing processing from mould 40 after being removed.
For example, the first polymeric material 38 can be nylon, for the purpose identifying, described nylon
Hereinafter will be referred to as the first nylon.As an example, the first nylon is fibre-reinforced
Nylon, and the example of this fibre-reinforced nylon is the nylon of glass fiber reinforcement, this
The nylon of glass fiber reinforcement can be purchased from BASF AG of the not Lip river Farnham Parker of New Jersey
Buy, its trade name
TG7S PA6.It should be appreciated that without departing substantially from this
On the premise of the character invented, backrest 26 can be by any kind of enhanced or not enhancing
Suitable polymeric material formed, for example, acronitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS).
With reference to Fig. 3, the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 defines: the first pillar 42；The
Two pillars 44, described second pillar 44 is spaced apart with described first pillar 42；And mesozone
Section 46, described centre portion 46 extends to the second pillar 44 from the first pillar 42.First pillar
42 and second pillar 44 in the vertical direction upwardly extend from seat cushion 22.Centre portion 46 phase
First pillar 42 and the second pillar 44 are caved in, in order at the first pillar 42 and the second pillar
The trunk of passenger is supported between 44.
As shown in Figure 4, bracket 34 anchors to backrest 26, and described bracket 34 is attached to
Seat cushion 22, in order to backrest 26 is connected to seat cushion 22.With reference to Fig. 3, bracket 34 is along backrest
First pillar 42 of 26 is arranged.In addition, at the second pillar 44s, the second bracket 48
Backrest 26 can be anchored to.Second bracket 48 is the mirror image of bracket 34, and described second torr
Frame 48 anchors to backrest 26 in the way of identical with bracket 34.For simplicity, only detailed
Bracket 34 is described, but it is to be understood that, the description to bracket 34 is also applied for the second bracket
48.Alternately, the second bracket 48 can be differently configured from bracket 34 and/or described second torr
Frame 48 can be attached to backrest 26 in the way of different from bracket 34.
With reference to Fig. 5, bracket 34 is by the second material of the first polymeric material 38 being different from backrest 26
Material 50 formation.Typically, the second material 50 of bracket 34 is further defined to metal, for example
Steel.It is to be understood, however, that on the premise of without departing substantially from the character of the present invention, bracket 34
Can be formed by any kind of rigid material.Bracket 34 includes feature, described features
Part for being attached to described bracket 34 and being used for being attached to described bracket 34 by other parts
Seat cushion 22.
Strengthen composite bed 36 and strengthen the first pillar the 42nd, the second pillar 44 and/or centre portion 46.
In the embodiment show in figure 3, composite bed 36 is strengthened along the first pillar 42 at vertical direction
On be lengthened out to strengthen the first pillar 42.Equally, the embodiment shown in Fig. 3 includes and strengthens
Composite bed 36 second enhancing composite bed 36 spaced apart, wherein the second enhancing composite bed 36 edge
The second pillar 44 in the vertical direction to be lengthened out to strengthen the second pillar 44.Another increases
Strong composite bed 36 (not shown) can be combined together with centre portion 46.
With reference to Fig. 7 A-C, strengthen composite bed 36 by polymeric material (in order to the purpose that identifies under
In Wen, this polymeric material is referred to as the second polymeric material 52) and be inlaid in the second polymeric material 52
A plurality of fiber 54 (that is, multiply) formed.As described further below, typically,
Second polymeric material 52 of the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 and enhancing composite bed 36 is phase
Hold, in order to the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 and the second polymerization material strengthening composite bed 36
Material 52 is fused together and is together with each other.
As shown in figures 7 a-c, strengthen composite bed 36 and can include multiple sheet material 56.Should manage
Solving, it is multiple that the sheet material 56 shown in Fig. 7 A-C is also formed without the enhancing shown in Fig. 6
Close the shape of layer 36, but the mesh just to illustrating shows sheet material 56.Strengthen composite bed
The example of 36 is the fibre-reinforced thermoplastic of continuous print, the fibre-reinforced heat of this continuous print
Thermoplastic plastic can be bought from the Baycomp Canada of the Burlinton of Canadian Ontario
Arrive, its trade name CFRT.Alternately, for example, a plurality of fiber 54 and the second polymerization material
Material 52 is combined together with the first polymeric material 38 simultaneously.Further referring to Fig. 7 A-C
The various embodiments strengthening composite bed 36 are described.As be expanded on further referring to Fig. 8,
For example, strengthen composite bed 36 can be prefabricated and the first polymeric material with backrest 26 subsequently
38 combine.As substituting of sheet material 56 or supplementing as described sheet material 56, strengthen compound
Layer 36 can include band, prepreg etc., and on the premise of without departing substantially from the character of the present invention,
Strengthen composite bed 36 to be formed by any kind of composite manufacturing method.
The second polymeric material 52 strengthening composite bed 36 can be that first with backrest 26 is polymerized material
Expect 38 identical or different materials.It as an example, is heat at the first polymeric material 38
In the embodiment of plastic material, the second polymeric material 52 strengthening composite bed 36 can be and lean on
The different thermoplastic of thermoplastic of the back of the body 26.It should be appreciated that in this embodiment,
The thermoplastic of backrest 26 and the thermoplastic strengthening composite bed 36 can be any types
Thermoplastic.As an example, the second polymeric material 52 strengthening composite bed 36 is
It is different from the second nylon of the first nylon of backrest 26.
The second polymeric material 52 that instead, can strengthen composite bed 36 can be and backrest 26
The identical material of the first polymeric material 38.As an example of this construction, backrest 26
The first nylon and the second nylon of enhancing composite bed 36 can be the nylon of same type.Should
It is understood by, on the premise of without departing substantially from the character of the present invention, as an alternative, strengthen composite bed
Second polymeric material 52 of 36 can be thermosets.
With reference to Fig. 4, as set forth above, the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 is fixed
To bracket 34, and described first polymeric material 38 is melt bonded to strengthen composite bed 36
Second polymeric material 52, in order to backrest the 26th, bracket 34 and enhancing composite bed 36 are combined
Together to form single global facility.Similarly, the second enhancing composite bed 36 is melted bonding
The first polymeric material 38 to backrest 26.
The 38th, first polymeric material of the backrest 26 being attached to each other strengthens composite bed 36 and bracket
The combination of 34 and combination create favourable combination.Specifically, the first polymerization material of backrest 26
Material 38 when bearing load self may rupture, and strengthen composite bed 36 when bearing load from
Body may deformation and/or rupture.When the 36th, the 38th, the first polymeric material of backrest 26 strengthen composite bed
When combining togather with bracket 34, the first polymeric material 38 of bracket 34 and backrest 26
Support and strengthen composite bed 36, in order to prevent strengthening composite bed 36 and deform and/or rupture, i.e.
Torsional rigidity is provided.Strengthen composite bed 36 and bracket 34 enhances the first polymerization material of backrest 26
Material 38, in order to prevent the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 under the effect of load from rupturing.
In other words, strengthen composite bed 36 and bracket 34 provides the rigidity of increase for seat back 24
And impact strength.
Strengthen composite bed 36 to be combined in many ways with the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26
Together.In a construction, seat back 24 includes viscous layer (not shown), described viscous
Property layer be arranged in the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 and strengthen the second polymerization material of composite bed 36
Between material 52.In such construction, select the performance of viscous layer so that described viscous layer has
Help the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 and the second polymeric material 52 strengthening composite bed 36
Both bond vitrifieds.Such construction adds the first polymeric material 38 and the increasing of backrest 26
The range of choice of the material of the second polymeric material 52 of strong composite bed 36, because at such structure
In making, the first polymeric material 38 and the second polymeric material 52 without each other can bond vitrified,
And the substitute is, described first polymeric material 38 and described second polymeric material 52 all may be used
With bond vitrified to viscous layer.One example of viscous layer is layer of polyurethane.But, it should reason
Solving, on the premise of without departing substantially from the character of the present invention, viscous layer can include any type
Material.
With reference to Fig. 4, backrest 26 and enhancing composite bed 36 all have abutment surface 58.Strengthen multiple
Close first polymeric material 38 of the second polymeric material 52 and backrest 26 of layer 36 along abutting table
Face 58 is combined together, in order to be attached to one another enhancing composite bed 36 and backrest 26.Backrest
26 and strengthen composite bed 36 along the combination of abutment surface 58 typically along relatively long continuous
Contact surface extend.This continuous print contact surface increase backrest 26 and strengthen composite bed 36 it
Between bond strength.
First polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 and the second polymeric material 52 strengthening composite bed 36
Along abutment surface 58 bond vitrified each other.For example, the second polymerization material of composite bed 36 is strengthened
Material 52 can have the melt temperature being referred to as the second melt temperature at this, described second melted temperature
The melted temperature being referred to as the first melt temperature at this of the first polymeric material 38 than backrest 26 for the degree
Spend low.For example, the first melt temperature is 560-600 °F, and the second melt temperature is 400-560 °F.
It is to be understood, however, that on the premise of without departing substantially from the character of the present invention, strengthen composite bed
Second polymeric material 52 of 36 can have identical with the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26
Melt temperature.
As bond vitrified replacement or supplement, backrest 26 can with strengthen composite bed 36 machine
The interlocking of tool ground.For example, strengthen composite bed 36 and can limit hole (not shown) or prodger (not
Illustrate), and backrest 26 passes through hole and/or engages prodger, extends through and engage enhancing multiple
Close layer 36.
Bracket 34 is Overmolded by the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26.In other words, first
Polymeric material 38 is formed around the feature of bracket 34, in order to polymeric material 38 mechanically connects
Close bracket.Typically, the first polymeric material 38 and bracket 34 are mechanically engaged, and at backrest
Do not have any melted viscous between first polymeric material 38 of 26 and the second material 50 of bracket 34
Knot.Typically, the second material 50 formation of bracket 34 engages with the first polymeric material 38
Interlocking structure 60.For example, referring to Figure 4 and 5, the interlocking structure 60 of bracket 34 can include
Hole 62 is to be mechanically engaged the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26.Replacement as hole 62
Or supplement, interlocking structure 60 can include stud, hook etc. other from bracket
34 prominent features.
As set forth above, can by the first polymeric material 38 is heated to pliable and tough or
(for example, by injection moulding, and in such a situation, first gathers the state that person melts
Condensation material 38 can mould around bracket 34) form described backrest 26.In such enforcement
It in example, is in the first polymeric material 38 contact interlocking of the backrest 26 of pliable and tough or molten condition
Construction 60, for example, in the first polymeric material 38 ostium 62, in order to when the first polymeric material
After 38 solidifications, the first polymeric material 38 and bracket 34 mutually mechanically engage.
With reference to Fig. 4, bracket 34 and enhancing composite bed 36 each have inside table relative to each other
Face 64 and reverse outer surface 66.Typically, bracket 34 is enhanced composite bed 36 intussusception.
With reference to Fig. 2 and 4, the first polymeric material 38 covers one of outer surface 66 outer surface
At least a portion, in order to form expose attractive in appearance and surface 68 be shown, i.e. by aesthstic
Industrial standard and be no longer necessary to by such as leather, foamed material etc. cover surface.Expose
Attractive in appearance illustrates that surface 68 industrially can be referred to as " class-A surfaces ".Needing the feelings of overcover
Under condition, backrest 26 can limit the feature for engaging overcover, in order to protects overcover
Hold seat back 24.
As described above, cover at least one of dew of one of outer surface 66 outer surface
The attractive in appearance surface 68 that illustrates going out, covers bracket 34 and strengthens the typical not beautiful of composite bed 36
The surface seen.Additionally, as best seen in figure 2, exposing of the first polymeric material 38
Attractive in appearance illustrating surface 68 can be crossed centre portion 46 and be extended to second from the first pillar 42
Pillar 44.Cross centre portion 46 and extend to exposing of the second pillar 44 from the first pillar 42
Attractive in appearance illustrate that surface 68 makes to be no longer necessary on the back of seat back 24 arrange and hide
Thing, thus, reduce the material cost relevant with manufacturing seat back 24 and cost of labor.
It should be appreciated that the 26th, the 26th, backrest strengthen composite bed the 36th, bracket 34 and described backrest
Any combination of described enhancing composite bed the 36th, described bracket 34 can limit seat back 24
Feature.For example, referring to Fig. 1-3, the first polymeric material 38 of seat back defines
Lean on the head rest guiding piece 70 of 72 for accepting header.Alternatively or in addition, backrest is the 26th,
Strengthen composite bed 36 and bracket 34 can be formed: backboard, side bolster, modification annex, bubble
Foam support, rear back braces, arm supports frame, waist bracket, air bag bracing frame and/or
Air bag receiving portion, back suspension mounting etc., and any combination of them.Also should manage
Solving, the feature of seat back 24 can limit expose attractive in appearance further and illustrate table
Face 68.For example, in the case that backrest 26 is formed by injection-moulding plastic, seat back
The feature of 24 can be formed by injection-moulding plastic together with backrest 26.
In an embodiment as shown in Figure 4, the outer surface 66 of bracket 34 is at least
A part 74 does not has the first polymeric material 38, i.e. the outer surface 66 of bracket 34 described
74 do not covered by the first polymeric material 38 at least partially.Mounting bracket 76 abuts bracket
The part 74 exposed of the outer surface 66 of 34.Mounting bracket 76 extend from seat cushion 22 and
It is connected to bracket 34.Mounting bracket 76 abuts the part 74 of outer surface 66, and in described peace
There is no the first polymeric material 38 so that when mounting bracket 76 between dress bracket 76 and part 74
When being connected to bracket 34, promote suitable the taking a seat of described mounting bracket 76.
For example, mounting bracket 76 can be connected to bracket 34 by securing member 78.As securing member
The replacement of 78 or supplement, mounting bracket 76 can be with the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26
It is mechanically engaged.In such embodiments, mounting bracket 76 and the first polymeric material 38 it
Between mechanical engagement can not have between described first polymeric material 38 and described mounting bracket 76
There is bond vitrified.For example, similar to above with respect to those described by bracket 34, mounting bracket
Frame 76 can include hole or further feature parts (not shown), in order to engages the of backrest 26
One polymeric material 38.In such embodiments, the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 is permissible
It is arranged between mounting bracket 76 and bracket 34, to combine mounting bracket 76 and bracket 34.
Mounting bracket 76 can be configured between backrest 26 and seat cushion 22 set up dependence
(reclining) interact, i.e. seat back 24 can be selected relative to seat cushion 22
Selecting property ground back rotation and/or described seat back 24 relative to seat cushion 22 can optionally to
Front rotation.Alternately, mounting bracket 76 can be constructed such that seat back 24 keeps
It is fixed on upright position.
As in Fig. 7 A-C best seen from as, typically, in a plurality of fiber 54 each
All be further defined as a plurality of continuous fiber, i.e. long fibre, described long fibre with discontinuous
Fiber (that is, chopped fiber) is contrasted.It should be appreciated that alternately, a plurality of fiber
54 is discontinuous, i.e. chopped fiber (not shown).It is the enforcement of continuous fiber at fiber 54
In example, fiber 54 is elongated, i.e. relatively long and thin, and described fiber 54 is substantially
Arrange in parallel to each other, in order to by the stress on enhancing composite bed 36 from the second polymeric material
52 are delivered to fiber 54 so that fiber 54 strengthens described second polymeric material 52.In other words,
When strengthen composite bed 36 bear load when, stress is transferred to fiber 54, in order to limit and/or
Control the deformation of the second polymeric material 52.Although being combined more specifically, load is transferred to strengthen
Layer 36, but still occur some to deform.
Second polymeric material 52 is embedded in and covers fiber 54.In the case of continuous fiber,
For example, every fiber 54 upwardly extends in the side being substantially the same and along enhancing composite bed 36
Length extend.It is in the construction of continuous fiber at the fiber 54 of enhancing composite bed 36, strengthen
Composite bed 36 self is flexible around the axis extending along continuous fiber, and described
Strengthen when composite bed 36 bears load and deform.Backrest 26 supports and strengthens composite bed 36, with
Just prevent described enhancing composite bed 36 around axis bending, and prevent at described enhancing composite bed
36 deform when bearing load.Fiber 54 be discontinuous fibre construction in, second polymerization material
Material 52 deforms around fiber 54, and less stress transfers to fibre from the second polymeric material 52
Dimension 54.
Be no matter continuous print, discontinuous or other, the fiber 54 of each enhancement layer is typically
Substantially extend in a same direction.Alternately, the fiber 54 of each sheet material 56 can be
Different directions extends or can be braiding, i.e. described fiber 54 is interweaved.Strengthen
The a plurality of fiber 54 preferably glass fibre of composite bed 36.Alternately, a plurality of fiber 54
In each be all carbon fiber；It is to be understood, however, that fiber can be this technology neck
Any type known to field technique personnel.
As set forth above, and with reference to Fig. 7 A-C, strengthening composite bed 36 can include
Multiple sheet materials 56.In such construction, sheet material 56 integrally overlies one another to be formed single
Individual buttress.Strengthen rigidity, intensity and the impact strength of composite bed 36 with each sheet material
The interpolation of 56 and increase.Each sheet material 56 is relatively thin relative to backrest 26.Each sheet material
The thickness of 56 can be about 0.1 to 0.5 millimeter.The multiple sheet materials 56 forming single buttress can
To have the thickness amounting to about 1 to 2 millimeters.It is to be understood, however, that without departing substantially from
On the premise of the character of the present invention, strengthen composite bed 36 and can have any thickness.Equally should
It is understood by, strengthen composite bed 36 and can have the thickness of consistent thickness or change.
Multiple sheet materials 56 can include having appointing of the sheet material 56 of continuously or discontinuously fiber 54
What combination.For example, multiple sheet materials 56 may include that the sheet material 56 with continuous fiber；Tool
Have multiple sheet materials 56 of braided fiber；Or at least one has sheet material 56 He of continuous fiber
At least one has the combination of the sheet material 56 of braided fiber.
Include in the construction of multiple sheet material 56 at enhancing composite bed 36, the fibre of each sheet material 56
The material of dimension 54 can be identical with the fiber 54 of each sheet material in other sheet materials 56 or not
With.For example, the fiber 54 of each sheet material 56 can be glass fibre, each sheet material
The fiber 54 of 56 can be carbon fiber, or multiple sheet material 56 can include having glass fibers
One or more sheet material 56 of dimension and the group of one or more sheet material 56 with carbon fiber
Close.
With continued reference to Fig. 7 A-C, the fiber 54 at each sheet material 56 is the structure of continuous fiber
In making, typically, at least the first sheet material 92 is oriented so that continuous fiber D in a first direction
Upper extension, and at least the second sheet material 94 is oriented so that continuous fiber relative to first direction D
Angularly extend.In other words, multiple sheet materials 56 may be disposed so that at least one sheet material
The fiber 54 of 56 angularly extends relative to the fiber 54 of other sheet materials 56.Should be understood
, sheet material 56 can be oriented so that the fiber 54 of a sheet material 56 can be relative to another
The fiber 54 of individual sheet material 56 extends at any angle.Alternately, multiple sheet materials 56 can be with cloth
It is set to so that the continuous fiber of each sheet material 56 is parallel to the fiber 54 of other sheet materials 56
Extend.
Several constructions of multiple sheet material 56 are shown in Fig. 7 A-C.Specifically, Fig. 7 A
Show that multiple sheet material 56 includes that each in six sheet materials 56 and six sheet materials 56 has
There is the exploded view of the construction of continuous fiber.From the bottom up of the construction shown in Fig. 7 A, one
Individual sheet material 56 has the fiber 54 extending on D in a first direction, and ensuing sheet material 56 has
Relative to first direction D substantially with 90 ° of fibers 54 extending, ensuing two sheet materials 56
Each have generally along first direction D extend fiber 54, ensuing sheet material
56 have relative to first direction D substantially with 90 ° of fibers 54 extending, and, ensuing
Sheet material 56 has the fiber 54 that D extends along a first direction.
Fig. 7 B shows that multiple sheet material 56 includes six sheet materials 56 and described six sheet materials 56
In each have be continuous fiber 54 another construction exploded view.From at Fig. 7 B
Shown in the bottom up of construction, each of two sheet materials 56 has D in a first direction
The fiber 54 of upper extension, each in ensuing two sheet materials 56 has relative to
One direction D substantially with 90 ° extend fibers 54, and, in ensuing two sheet materials 56
Each there is the fiber 54 extending on D substantially in a first direction.
Fig. 7 C shows that multiple sheet material 56 includes seven sheet materials 56 and described seven sheet materials 56
In each have be continuous fiber fiber 54 another construction exploded view.From figure
The bottom up of the construction shown in 7C, each in three sheet materials 56 has first
On the D of direction extend fiber 54, ensuing sheet material 56 have relative to first direction D with
90 ° of fibers 54 extending, and, each having the in ensuing three sheet materials 56
The fiber 54 extending on one direction D.
The present invention farther includes to be formed the method for backrest 26.Mould 40 is used to form backrest 26.
With reference to Fig. 9, described method include by strengthen the step that composite bed 36 is placed in mould 40 with
And adjoin the step that enhancing composite bed 36 is placed into bracket 34 in mould 40.At mould 40
In, strengthen composite bed 36 and bracket 34 can mutually abut or can spaced come.
Described method farther includes the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 is heated to molten condition simultaneously
And be incorporated into the first polymeric material 38 being in the backrest 26 of molten condition in mould 40, draw
Enter to strengthening between composite bed 36 and bracket 34 and make the first polymeric material 38 and described enhancing
Composite bed 36 and described bracket 34 contact so that described first polymeric material 38 is multiple with enhancing
Close the second polymeric material 52 bond vitrified of layer 36, and make described first polymeric material 38
It is mechanically engaged bracket 34.Typically, the first polymeric material 38 is mechanically engaged bracket 34,
And between described first polymeric material 38 and described bracket 34, there is no bond vitrified.
Typically, heat the first polymeric material 38 and the first polymeric material 38 is incorporated into mould
Step in 40 is further defined as using mould 40 injection moulding.In such construction,
The step that first polymeric material 38 is incorporated in mould 40 is included be polymerized first under stress
Material 38 is expelled in mould 40.
Mould 40 includes main die cavity 88 and main core rod 90.Main die cavity 88 and main core rod 90 can
Relative to each other moving between the closed position and the open position, described closing position will be for moulding
Material is expelled in mould 40, and described open position is for removing backrest 26 from mould 40.
Mould 40 also includes the first side form core 96 and the second side form core 98.In such construction, excellent
Selection of land main die cavity 88 keeps fixing, and main core rod the 90th, the first side form core 96 and the second side form
Core 98 can move between the open and the closed positions.The arrow A that figure 9 illustrates
It is used for representing the motion of main core rod the 70th, the first side form core 72 and the second side form core 74.
The method of the present invention comprises the following steps: make mould 40 move to open position；To strengthen
Composite bed 36 and bracket 34 are placed in mould 40；And make mould 40 move to close position
Put.Described method farther includes the first polymeric material 38 being used for backrest 26 is expelled to mould
In tool 40 with will pass through the first polymeric material 38 formed backrest 26 and make described backrest 26 with
Strengthen composite bed 36 and bracket 34 is combined together the step of (that is, Overmolded).One
In individual embodiment, strengthen composite bed 36 and bracket 34 enhancing spaced apart from each other and described is multiple
Close layer 36 and described bracket 34 is also spaced apart with mould 40, in order to be used for the of backrest 26
One polymeric material 38 suitably can strengthen composite bed 36 and described bracket 34 and institute described
State and flow between mould 40 so that form bonding equably when mould 40 closes.At another
In individual embodiment, strengthen composite bed 36 and bracket 34 can mutually abut, and the first polymerization
Enhancing composite bed 36 and bracket 34 can be wrapped together by material 38.Mould 40 typically wraps
Include feature to guarantee to strengthen composite bed 36 and bracket 34 suitably determining in mould 40
Position.For example, mould 40 can include positioning hole, pattern draft etc..
It should be appreciated that enhancing composite bed 36 and bracket 34 can be put as single parts
Put in mould 40, or as described before strengthens composite bed 36 and institute in being placed into mould 40
State bracket 34 can be attached to each other.For example, enhancing composite bed 36 and bracket 34 are being put into mould
Tool 40 before, described enhancing composite bed 36 and described bracket 34 can by be mechanically connected or
Bonding connects and is attached to each other.The reality of the mechanical bond between enhancing composite bed 36 and bracket 34
Example include with bolt tighten, compress, riveting etc..Alternately, can be molded by dijection
(two-shot molding) processes and introduces the first polymeric material 38, wherein, and bracket 34 and increasing
One of strong composite bed 36 is Overmolded by the first injection of the first polymeric material 38, and
Another in bracket 34 and enhancing composite bed 36 is by the second injection cladding of polymeric material 38
Shaping.
Described method farther includes to promote the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 and strengthens compound
Interaction between second polymeric material 52 of layer 36 so that backrest 26 and enhancing composite bed
36 are combined together.Promote the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 and strengthen composite bed 36
The step of the interaction between the second polymeric material 52 contributes to the first polymeric material 38 and increases
Strong composite bed 36 is combined into single integral unit.In other words, when being in the of molten condition
When one polymeric material 38 is introduced into and contacts with enhancing composite bed 36, the first of backrest 26 gathers
Second polymeric material 52 of condensation material 38 and enhancing composite bed 36 interacts, in order in cooling
After, backrest 26 and enhancing composite bed 36 combine togather, i.e. be integrally formed.
As set forth above, promote that the step interacting is further defined as melted viscous
First polymeric material 38 of knot backrest 26 and the second polymeric material 52 strengthening composite bed 36.
Specifically, described method include melted the second polymeric material 52 strengthening composite bed 36 with place
In at least a portion that the first polymeric material 38 of the backrest 26 of molten condition contacts so that
After the cooling period, bond vitrified strengthens the first polymeric material 38 of composite bed 36 and backrest 26.When
First polymeric material 38 of the backrest 26 being in molten condition gathers with strengthen composite bed 36 second
Condensation material 52 interact and simultaneously the second polymeric material 52 be in the state of being heated to soften or
During person's molten condition, there is bond vitrified.First polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 is multiple with enhancing
The second polymeric material 52 closing layer 36 interacts, in order to after the cooling period, the first of backrest 26
Polymeric material 38 is bonded together with the second polymeric material 52 strengthening composite bed 36.Specifically,
Heat can be transferred to strengthen again from the first polymeric material 38 of the backrest 26 being in molten condition
Close the second polymeric material 52 of layer 36.Heat softens or melted second polymeric material 52, and
And soften or melted polymeric material is mutual with the first polymeric material 38 being in molten condition
Effect.
The first melt temperature at the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 is higher than enhancing composite bed 36
The second polymeric material 52 the second melt temperature construction in, introduce the first polymeric material 38
Step include that the first polymeric material 38 of the backrest 26 by being in the first melt temperature is arranged to
Contact with strengthening composite bed 36 so that during contacting, reach the second melt temperature, in order to make
Described first polymeric material 38 and the second polymeric material 52 bond vitrified.Melt when being in first
First polymeric material 38 of the backrest 26 of temperature is introduced into and contacts with strengthening composite bed 36
When, heat gathers from the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 transfers to strengthen composite bed 36 second
Condensation material 52 so that the temperature of the second polymeric material 52 strengthening composite bed 36 is increased to first
Melt temperature, thus at least soften, and typically melt the second polymerization strengthening composite bed 36
Material 52.
As heat supplementing from the first polymeric material 38 transfer of backrest 26, can be with multiple
Mode promotes the melted of the second polymeric material 52 of enhancing composite bed 36.For example, the is melted
The step of dimerization material 52 is further defined to heat mould 40 so that conductively heat
Strengthen composite bed 36.Enhancing composite bed 36 is heated so that and has only to be in molten condition
First polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 provides less heat to raise the second polymeric material 52
To the second melt temperature.
Described method can include the first polymeric material at the backrest 26 by being in molten condition
Before 38 are arranged to contact with enhancing composite bed 36, heating strengthens composite bed 36.For example,
Described method can include before being placed into enhancing composite bed 36 in mould 40, heats institute
State enhancing composite bed 36.Alternately or in addition, described method can include by institute
State and strengthen the step that while composite bed 36 is placed into mould 40, heating strengthens composite bed 36.
For example, described method can include at the first polymeric material 38 and strengthen composite bed 36
Near contact surface, make the step of mould 40 thermal insulation.Specifically, by the first polymeric material 38
Being incorporated in mould 40 is further defined in the construction of injection-moulding plastic, and plastic injection becomes
The process heating mould 40 of type, and make the step of mould 40 thermal insulation that heat is maintained at mould
In 40.When the first polymeric material 38 is injected in mould 40, the heat of mould 40 is soft
Change the second polymeric material 52 strengthening composite bed 36, in order to promote the first polymeric material 38 and increase
Bond vitrified between second polymeric material 52 of strong composite bed 36.
Described method can include at the first polymeric material 38 and the contact surface strengthening composite bed 36
The step of neighbouring heating mould 40.For example, mould 40 can include that the oil circuit of heating (does not shows
Go out), described oil circuit is conveyed through the oil of heating.Heat is delivered to mould 40 from oil to heat
Mould 40.When the first polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 be introduced into and with strengthen composite bed 36
When second polymeric material 52 contacts, the heat being transferred to mould 40 by oil circuit softens second
Polymeric material 52, in order to promote melting between the first polymeric material 38 and the second polymeric material 52
Melt bonding.
Described method can include the air through heating is blown to strengthen on composite bed 36 so that
Heating strengthens the step of composite bed 36.For example, mould 40 can include airbag (not shown)
And when strengthen composite bed 36 be placed in mould 40 when, through heating air by from gas
Bag blows to strengthen on composite bed 36.First polymeric material 38 of backrest 26 is being incorporated into backrest
Before first polymeric material 38 of 26 and the contact surface of enhancing composite bed 36, at this contact surface,
Air through heating directly can be blown and strengthen on composite bed 36.Soft through the air of heating
Change the second polymeric material 52 strengthening composite bed 36, in order to by the first polymerization material of backrest 26
Material 38 introduces and promotes the first polymeric material 38 when composite bed 36 contacts with strengthening and strengthen multiple
Close the bond vitrified between layer 36.
Described method can include carrying out enhancing composite bed 36 at plasma treatment or flame
Reason is to mitigate the capillary step strengthening composite bed 36.By the first polymeric material 38
Be incorporated into the first polymeric material 38 and strengthen composite bed 36 contact surface before, at this contact surface
Place, carries out plasma treatment or flame treatment (not shown) to strengthening composite bed 36.Increase
The plasma treatment of strong composite bed 36 or flame treatment reduce surface tension, and promote
First polymeric material 38 and the bond vitrified strengthening between composite bed 36.
Described method can include making enhancing composite bed 36 contact plasma treatment insert
(plasma treat insert) (not shown) is to heat the step strengthening composite bed 36.?
First polymeric material 38 is incorporated into the first polymeric material 38 and the contact surface strengthening composite bed 36
Before, at this contact surface, plasma treatment insert contacts with strengthening composite bed 36.
Before the first polymeric material 38 is incorporated into this contact surface, remove from strengthening composite bed 36
Gas ions processes insert.Plasma treatment insert softens and strengthens composite bed 36, in order to inciting somebody to action
First polymeric material 38 introduces and promotes the first polymeric material with strengthening when composite bed 36 contacts
Bond vitrified between 38 and enhancing composite bed 36.
Alternately or in addition, promote that the step interacting is further defined as machine
Tool ground interlocking backrest 26 and enhancing composite bed 36.Specifically, described step is further limited
It is introduced through such as hole, double for the first polymeric material 38 of the backrest 26 by being in molten condition
The surface features of the (not shown) such as hook bolt, hook, surface profile, with at backrest 26
The first polymeric material 38 cooling after be mechanically engaged backrest 26 and strengthen composite bed 36.Cold
But, after, the first polymeric material 38 mechanically interlocks with strengthening composite bed 36.It should be appreciated that
Backrest 26 and this mechanical engagement strengthening composite bed 36 can be backrest 26 and enhancing composite bed
Between 36, bond vitrified supplements or bond vitrified between backrest 26 and enhancing composite bed 36
Replacement.Cannot be light at the first polymeric material of backrest 26 and the polymer of enhancing composite bed 36
Change places bond vitrified in the case of, for example, such as different thermoplastics or thermosetting material
The incompatible material of material etc., incompatible bond vitrified temperature etc., the first polymerization of backrest 26
Material 38 can be mechanically engaged to substitute bond vitrified with strengthening composite bed 36.
As bond vitrified and mechanical interlocked replacement or supplement, promote the step interacting
It is further defined to the first polymeric material 38 at the backrest 26 by being in molten condition to introduce
And before contacting with the abutment surface strengthening composite bed 36, (scarify) this abutting table of swiping
Face.In other words, the abutment surface making enhancing composite bed 36 is roughened, in order in abutment surface
Place promotes to strengthen the melted of composite bed 36.
Promote that the step interacting is further defined to be in the backrest of molten condition
Before first composite 38 of 26 is arranged to contact with enhancing composite bed 36, bonding is promoted
Enter agent (not shown) to be applied to strengthen on composite bed 36.For example, by spray, brush and/
Or soak and adhesion promotor is applied to strengthen composite bed 36.Adhesion promotor promotes backrest
Melting between first polymeric material 38 of 26 and the second polymeric material 52 of enhancing composite bed 36
Melt bonding.The example of this adhesion promotor is, such as from the Midland being located at the state of Michigan
The gamma-aminopropyl-triethoxy silicon of the trade name Z-6011 silane that Dow Corning buys
Alkane (gamma-aminopropyl triethoxysilane).Another this adhesion promotor
Example is the commodity such as buying from the EMS-Primid being located at the Sang Teer that south Caro comes that
The acidity two different phenyl methylidene group diisocyanate of entitled Grilbond IL-6
(methylendiphenylbishexahydroazepincarboxamid)。
Described method also include introducing the first polymeric material 38 being in molten condition and with torr
The interlocking structure 60 of frame 34 contacts, and cools down the first polymeric material 38, so that first gathers
Condensation material 38 is mechanically engaged with the interlocking structure 60 of bracket 34.Because the first polymeric material
38 and bracket 34 be fixed to one another and between described first polymeric material 38 and described bracket 34
Not having any bond vitrified, the joint between the first polymeric material 38 and interlocking structure 60 will
First polymeric material 38 and bracket 34 are combined together.
Described method also can include will before being placed into enhancing composite bed 36 in mould 40
Strengthen composite bed 36 and be preformed into the step of predetermined shape.Preforming step is entered one
Step is defined to hot forming.Alternately, preforming step is further defined as compression molding.
As set forth above, on the premise of without departing substantially from the character of the present invention, can pass through any
Composite manufacturing method forms and strengthens composite bed 36.In the construction including multiple sheet material 56, many
Each sheet material in individual sheet material 56 shaped by the heat of compression or compression molding and be combined into
Single buttress.Should also be as being understood that, mould 40 can be constructed such that in enhancing compound
When layer 36 is placed in mould 40, described enhancing composite bed 36 bends or deforms, in order to
It is maintained at described enhancing composite bed 36 in mould 40.In such construction, gather first
After condensation material 38 is combined together with enhancing composite bed 36, described enhancing composite bed 36 keeps
Such bending or deformation.
Preforming tool 80 is typically used to carry out preforming to strengthening composite bed 36.Preforming
Mould 80 includes: recessed preforming tool halfbody 82, described recessed preforming tool halfbody 82
There is preforming die cavity 86 corresponding with predetermined shape；Corresponding with preforming die cavity 86
Convex preforming tool halfbody 84.Come preforming strengthening composite bed 36 by hot forming
In construction, strengthen composite bed 36 and be heated and be placed in preforming die cavity 86, thus,
Convex preforming tool halfbody 84 exerts a force to strengthen on composite bed 36, in order to make preforming
Enhancing composite bed 36 in die cavity 86 for good and all deforms.It is being combined to strengthening by compression molding
Layer 36 carries out in preforming construction, strengthens composite bed 36 and is placed to preforming die cavity 86
In, and convex preforming tool halfbody 84 exerts a force to strengthen on composite bed 36, in order to
The enhancing composite bed 36 in preforming die cavity 86 is made for good and all to deform.
Described method farther includes to be combined into sheet material 56 step of single buttress.Combine multiple
The step of sheet material 56 includes: positioning the fiber 54 in multiple sheet material 56 is continuous print and
At least one piece extending on one direction D；It is continuous with the fiber 54 in positioning multiple 56
And at least another piece of angularly extending relative to first direction D.
Describe the present invention in illustrative mode, and it should be appreciated that used
Term be intended to words of description character and without limitation.Can be to this according to above-mentioned teaching
Bright make multiple adjustment and variation, and in addition to specified otherwise, can otherwise implement
The present invention.
Claims (13)
1. a seat back (24), described seat back includes:
Backrest (26), described backrest is formed by the first polymeric material (38), is used for supporting passenger；
Overall bracket (34), described overall bracket is fixed to described backrest (26), uses
In being connected to seat cushion (22), and described by with described backrest (26) of described overall bracket
Different the second material (50) of first polymeric material (38) is formed；With
First enhancing composite bed (36), described first enhancing composite bed is connected to described backrest (26),
And by the second polymeric material (52) be inlaid in described second polymeric material (52) many
Bar fiber (54) is formed；
Wherein, described overall bracket (34) extends along described backrest in the vertical direction,
And Overmolded by described first polymeric material (38), and wherein, described first polymerization
Material (38) is melt bonded to the described second polymerization of the described first enhancing composite bed (36)
Material (52), thus by described backrest (26), described overall bracket (34) and described
One enhancing composite bed (36) is combined together；
Wherein, described first polymeric material (38) limits: the first pillar (42)；Second pillar
(44), described second pillar is spaced apart with described first pillar (42)；With centre portion (46),
Described centre portion extends to described second pillar (44) from described first pillar (42), wherein
Described first enhancing composite bed (36) is prolonged along described first pillar (42) in the vertical direction
Long；With
First polymeric material of mounting bracket (76), described mounting bracket and described backrest (26)
(38) be mechanically engaged, and described backrest (26) the first polymeric material (38) and
Described mounting bracket does not has any bond vitrified between (76).
2. seat back according to claim 1 (24), wherein, described backrest (26)
Described first polymeric material (38) be mechanically engaged with described overall bracket (34), and
Described first polymeric material (38) and described overall bracket (34) at described backrest (26)
Described second material (50) between there is no any bond vitrified.
3. seat back according to claim 2 (24), wherein, described overall torr
Described second material (50) of frame (34) is further defined as metal, and described entirety
Bracket (34) define the interlocking structure (60) engaging with described first polymeric material (38).
4. seat back according to claim 1 (24), wherein, described overall torr
Frame (34) and described first enhancing composite bed (36) each have inside table relative to each other
Face (64) and oppositely facing outer surface (66), and wherein, described first polymeric material
(38) at least a portion of one of described outer surface (66) outer surface is covered, with
Just form expose attractive in appearance and surface (68) is shown.
5. seat back according to claim 1 (24), described seat back is further
Including the second enhancing composite bed, described second enhancing composite bed and described first enhancing composite bed
(36) spaced apart, wherein, described second enhancing composite bed is along described second pillar (44)
In the vertical direction extends, and described second enhancing composite bed bond vitrified is to described backrest
(26) described first polymeric material (38).
6. seat back according to claim 1 (24), wherein, described first polymerization
Material (38) includes the surface (68) that illustrates attractive in appearance exposed, described expose attractive in appearance surface is shown
(68) cross described centre portion (46) and extend to described from described first pillar (42)
Two pillars (44).
7. the seat back according to any one in claim 1-3 (24), wherein,
Described overall bracket (34) has: interior surface (64), described interior surface and described the
One enhancing composite bed (36) is relative；With oppositely facing outer surface (66), described external table
Face does not has the first polymeric material (38), and described mounting bracket (76) abuts described overall bracket
(34) described outer surface (66), in order to described mounting bracket (76) is connected to seat cushion
(22)。
8. the seat back according to any one in claim 1-4 (24), wherein,
Described first polymeric material (38) of described backrest (26) is formed by the first nylon.
9. seat back according to claim 8 (24), wherein, described first strengthens
Described second polymeric material (52) of composite bed (36) is by different from described first nylon
Two nylon are formed.
10. a seat-assembly (20), described seat-assembly includes according to claim 1-9
In the seat back (24) of any one and the seat cushion (22) being attached to described seat back (24).
11. 1 kinds of methods forming seat back (24), described seat back includes: first
Polymeric material (38)；By the second polymeric material (52) be inlaid in described second polymeric material (52)
In the enhancing composite bed (36) that formed of a plurality of fiber (54)；Described method includes:
It is placed into described enhancing composite bed (36) in mould (40)；
It is placed into the overall bracket (34) extending in mould (40), make described overall
Bracket adjoins described enhancing composite bed (36), and described overall bracket is used for linking to seat cushion；
Described first polymeric material (38) is heated to molten condition；With
It is incorporated into described first polymeric material (38) being in molten condition in mould (40),
Described first polymeric material is made to be positioned at described enhancing composite bed (36) and described overall bracket (34)
Between and contact with described enhancing composite bed and described overall bracket, so that described first
Polymeric material and described the second polymeric material (52) bond vitrified strengthening composite bed (36),
And make described first polymeric material be mechanically engaged with described overall bracket (34), in order to
Form backrest, and make backrest, described overall bracket and enhancing composite bed be combined together；
Wherein, described first polymeric material (38) limits: the first pillar (42)；Second pillar
(44), described second pillar is spaced apart with described first pillar (42)；With centre portion (46),
Described centre portion extends to described second pillar (44) from described first pillar (42), wherein
Described enhancing composite bed (36) extends along described first pillar (42) in the vertical direction；
With
It is mechanically engaged first polymeric material (38) of mounting bracket (76) and described backrest (26),
Wherein, described first polymeric material (38) and the described mounting bracket at described backrest (26)
(76) there is no any bond vitrified between.
12. methods according to claim 11, wherein, the first of described backrest (26)
Polymeric material (38) has the first melt temperature, and the second of described enhancing composite bed (36) gathers
Condensation material (52) has second melt temperature lower than described first melt temperature, and wherein,
Introduce described first polymeric material (38) to include gathering be in described first melt temperature first
Condensation material (38) is arranged to contact with described enhancing composite bed (36), in order in the contact phase
Between can reach the second melt temperature, in order to make described first polymeric material be polymerized with described second
Material (52) bond vitrified.
13. methods according to claim 11 or 12, wherein, described overall bracket
(34) the second material (50) by the first polymeric material (38) being different from described backrest (26)
Formed, and there is interlocking structure (60), and wherein, introduce described first polymeric material (38)
Including described first polymeric material (38) is introduced and contacts with described interlocking structure (60)
And cool down described first polymeric material (38), so that described first polymeric material (38) and institute
The interlocking structure stating overall bracket (34) is mechanically engaged.
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